Boyesen Power Reeds..Are they worth the $

[F-23 Stealth225]

Hey guys I was just wondering who all has bought a set of the Boyesen power reeds and installed in their motors and if you thought they were worth the $ and hassle.I have an 03 Johnson 225 ho and was contemplating buying a set of the power reeds.What kinda performance do the reeds add over stock and about how much does a set cost?Im guessing you have to take the boat somewhere to get the power reeds installed I do know some about outboards but if these go inside the Carbuerators Im not gonna do that myself.LMK what you all think.Thanks.

[ChampioNman]

That is totally up to you, the carbs and intakes will have to come off, and the reeds replaced. You will need new intake gaskets, carb gaskets. You may see a smoother Idle and an slight increase in mid-range punch. Negligible top end gain. Benefit, if a reed breaks you don't loose a piston. Timing will need to be adjusted. If you have a lean sneeze or a back fire through the carb chances are you may loose a reed.

[Darth VMAX]

Not to take this thread off track....but that looks like a 2000 Johnson. The last year for the 225HO Johnson was 2001.

[ChampioNman]

It is a 2000.

[THE WITCHDOCTOR]

What I was thinking ...2000......

[triton1cos]

how ya like the moodcraft thats the first one ive seen.hows it run?

[F-23 Stealth225]

Sorry guys the Boat itself is an 03 the Motor is an 01 my mistake.Im running a 25 Renegade on the boat now and it will turn 6200 rpms if I trim it way up Im thinking about trying a 27 Renegade.Any of you know what the Max Redline RPM is for this motor??Im guessing around 6000rpm..

Actually I really LOVE the boat and how it performs.Its 23' in Length has a Huge casting deck and has enough dry storage that totally Amazes me... It holds every bit of my gear and I still have plenty of room to spare.The only thing I wish was different about it is I wish it had a 300 Merc hanging from the Transom lol..

[Lockjaw]

I have run boyesens in 3 different engines. The difference is noticeable, but if you expect to gain 5 mph, forget it.

I put a set in a 70hp OMC, it was more punchy.

Put a set in my GT175, and it helped it alot. I have a set in my 150 now, but they are ficht reeds, and I am using ficht cages. Much smoother idle, I still need to set the timing, but the engine certainly has more spunk, and I picked up 200 rpms on the top.

I paid 140 for the set in my 150, but I have a good connection. Expect to pay a little more online. If you do it yourself, its not a bad deal, I would hate to pay 60 to 90 bucks an hour to have it done,although I could put a set in an engine like mine in about an hour now.

The limiter on your engine is set at 6700. If you are turning it that tight with a 25gade, you should try a trophy in 26. I think the 27 might be a little steep.

[triton1cos]

try a 26 raker.

[Bassmeister]

That 225 HO will turn the 27 Gade

[F-23 Stealth225]

I hope it will I just bought a 27 Renegade today.I would also LOVE to try out a 26 Fury on the boat just seems nobody has one to try out or for sale unless you buy a new one....

[Garfish]

I'm an admirer of that boat, corresponded withe manufacturer several times, nice guy. They only make maybe 5 or 6 boats a year. It only weighs something like 1200# and that 225HO should be able to turn a 27p Tempest plus about 5900 rpm and that would be the max I'd want to run it. Should be an 80mph boat with a 225...................nice rig.......G

[F-23 Stealth225]

Thanks Garfish I really do Love the boat.I talk to DL Moody who builds these boats pretty Regularly and he has almost stopped building them because of health reasons.He will build someone a boat if they really do want one and do have the $$ to buy one.Im gonna try a 27 Renegade on the boat soon and I would absolutely Love to try a 26 pitch Fury on the boat.Besides this newest Fury which props are the best props that Mercury makes I dont know much about Merc props besides all the good I hear about the new Fury..!

[Bassmeister]

I was going to retract my statement about being able to turn the 27 when I heard it was 23'. But after seeing Gar's post about it being 1200 lbs you may want to cup it some. My 225 DI turns a 27 Gade to 5700 on a 1450 lb rig.

[Lockjaw]

I would hang a 300 Pro XS on that sucker.